Community Ambassador Resource Guide

A community ambassador is an individual who serves as the voice of a community. They act as a liaison between community members and government, local organizations, or coalition(s). Community ambassadors promote and advocate for a community’s well-being. Roles of a community ambassador within the Creating Healthy Communities (CHC) program may include, but are not limited to: 

• Facilitating communication between community members and community organizations and coalitions.
• Informing organizations and coalitions of the needs and wants of community members.
• Guiding organizations and coalitions in making decisions about planning, developing, and implementing policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes to improve food access and active living.
• Raising awareness of community strategies and programs supported by the CHC program.
• Connecting community members with information on services, programs, and other resources.